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Clear filtersOrganic Manure Scheme
The Organic Manure Scheme in Meghalaya is designed to help farmers learn how to make organic compost at their village level. The scheme provides hands-on training in producing organic inputs like compost, which helps keep plants healthy naturally. This supports sustainable farming practices that are better for the soil and environment. The scheme is run by the Department of Agriculture, Meghalaya.
View DetailsAgriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme
This scheme, run by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, operates research stations and laboratories in Meghalaya to test different crops and farming methods. Scientists conduct adaptive research trials on farmers' fields to find which crops work best in the local climate. The scheme also tests and promotes the use of bio-pesticides and natural pest control agents instead of harmful chemicals.
View DetailsRegional Centre for Training and Production of Mushroom
This scheme, run by the Government of Meghalaya, aims to promote mushroom farming among farmers. It provides training on modern mushroom cultivation methods and supplies quality mushroom spawn (seeds) and pasteurized compost to farmers. The goal is to help farmers adopt mushroom farming as an additional income source and improve agricultural productivity.
View DetailsHorticulture Mission for North Eastern Hill Scheme- Meghalaya
The Horticulture Mission for North Eastern Hill Scheme is a government initiative run by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to support horticulture development in Meghalaya. The scheme aims to help marginal and small farmers increase productivity and quality of fruit crops through modern farming techniques. It provides support for better plant management, quality seeds, protected cultivation systems, and efficient irrigation methods.
View DetailsVegetable Development Scheme
The Vegetable Development Scheme is run by the Department of Agriculture in Meghalaya to help farmers grow more vegetables and increase farm income. The scheme provides high-quality seeds, hybrid varieties, and improved seedlings to farmers. It also offers financial assistance to support vegetable farming, including help with modern farming methods like poly houses.
View DetailsNational Bamboo Mission
The National Bamboo Mission is a government scheme run by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to promote bamboo farming and processing across India. Launched in 2018-19, it became possible after bamboo was legally removed from the definition of 'tree' under Indian Forest Act. The scheme aims to increase bamboo cultivation, improve quality of bamboo plants, develop bamboo-based products, and create markets for bamboo farmers.
View DetailsIntegrated Sheep Development Scheme
The Integrated Sheep Development Scheme (ISDS) is run by the Jammu and Kashmir Government to help farmers and rural citizens earn income by raising sheep and goats. Launched in 2020-21, this scheme supports the establishment of new sheep and goat farming units. The unique feature is that successful beneficiaries can reinvest their earnings to help other villagers start their own units, creating a continuous cycle of development in the community.
View DetailsKisan Credit Card
The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, launched in 1998 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, provides credit facilities to farmers across India. The scheme allows farmers to purchase agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, and to meet their cash needs for farm production. Banks issue these cards based on the farmer's land holdings, making credit easily accessible for farming activities.
View DetailsFinancial Assistance for Setting up Crab Culture Unit
This scheme provides financial help to fishermen in Goa who want to start crab farming. The government gives a subsidy to cover part of the setup costs for crab culture units. It is open to individual fish farmers, self-help groups, and registered societies interested in crab farming as a business.
View DetailsFarmer Suicide Ex-Gratia
This is a financial assistance scheme run by the Agriculture & Cooperation Department of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. It provides support to the families of farmers and tenant farmers who have died by suicide due to farming-related hardships. The scheme aims to help grieving families during their time of loss.
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